Cipher Citizen- Who owns Tomorrow

Maldito Lobo

Chicano Political postive rap, Male Latino Voice

V6-MINI

[INTRO — dark piano / vinyl crackle]

They keep telling us the economy is getting better…

But who’s getting better?

The worker?

The family?

The neighborhood?

Or the people already sitting at the top?

Cypher Citizen.

⸻

[VERSE 1]

I woke up to another bill sitting on the table,
another paycheck stretched as far as it’s able.
Gas in the tank, food in the fridge, rent due,
working all week wondering what the check can do.

This ain’t about party colors, this is people in pain,
everybody feeling pressure when the prices climb again.
Politicians point fingers while the cameras roll,
meanwhile working families watching purchasing power fold.

Chicano neighborhoods know exactly what I’m saying,
generations built communities while the cost keeps changing.
Abuelos gave everything so their children could advance,
now we’re watching housing prices push families from their chance.

But I won’t turn my frustration into hatred of another,
because the struggle doesn’t care if you’re sister or brother.
Different backgrounds, same bills on the counter,
same question every month:

“How much longer can we take?”

⸻

[HOOK]

Who owns tomorrow? Who controls the future?
The people with the money or the people who produce it?
We ain’t looking for division, we’re demanding something greater,
A future built for families, not just corporations and politicians.

Who owns tomorrow? That’s the question we ask,
Who gets opportunity and who gets left behind?
From the barrio to the suburbs, let the message travel farther:
The future isn’t owned—
it’s something we build together.

⸻

[VERSE 2]

Chicano culture ain’t a costume or election-season slogan,
it’s generations of workers keeping communities in motion.
From the fields to the factories, restaurants to construction,
people built this country while demanding little recognition.

But I’m telling young people: don’t inherit the anger,
inherit the knowledge and become a game changer.
Learn your history, learn business, learn finance,
because independence starts when you understand your own life.

Don’t let social media tell you what your enemy looks like,
don’t let politicians sell fear just to win another fight.
Question every headline, investigate every claim,
don’t surrender your mind just because somebody knows your name.

We need teachers with resources,
workers with fair wages,
families with affordable housing,
communities with safe places.

And instead of waiting for somebody powerful to save us,
let’s build from the bottom and create what they won’t give us.

⸻

[VERSE 3 — RAPID FLOW]

Prices rising, wages struggling,
families hustling, politicians arguing,
news cycle spinning while the people keep suffering,
everybody pointing but nobody discussing it.

What’s the solution?

Education.

Economic opportunity.

Affordable housing.

Community unity.

Stop treating poverty like a personal defect,
when millions of working people are drowning in debt.
Stop treating culture like a political weapon,
our heritage isn’t something that should be used for elections.

I’m proud of where we came from,
but I’m focused on where we’re going.
Respect the ones before us,
give the children something worth knowing.

Because the revolution I’m talking about is positive—
building something better is more powerful than destroying it.

⸻

[BRIDGE — SPOKEN]

To the father working overtime:

We see you.

To the mother stretching the grocery budget:

We see you.

To the young Chicano trying to find his place:

Don’t give up.

Your circumstances don’t have to become your destiny.

⸻

[VERSE 4]

I want entrepreneurs opening doors in the neighborhood,
young artists turning pain into something understood.
I want families owning property, building equity,
kids learning economics before they learn celebrity.

I want unity without pretending we’re identical,
different stories—but the struggle can be relatable.
You don’t have to erase your culture to move forward,
you can carry your ancestors while you build something broader.

So when they ask me what political side I’m on,
I say I’m on the side of the people trying to carry on.
I question everybody—no blind allegiance,
because democracy requires an educated citizen.

Cypher Citizen—
that’s the identity.

Not hatred.

Not division.

Knowledge, unity, dignity.

⸻

[FINAL HOOK]

⸻

[OUTRO — vinyl scratch]

“Question everything…”
“Know your history…”
“Build your community…”

Cypher Citizen.

The future belongs to everybody willing to build it.

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[INTRO — dark piano / vinyl crackle] They keep telling us the economy is getting better… But who’s getting better? The worker? The family? The neighborhood? Or the people already sitting at the top? Cypher Citizen. ⸻ [VERSE 1] I woke up to another bill sitting on the table, another paycheck stretched as far as it’s able. Gas in the tank, food in the fridge, rent due, working all week wondering what the check can do. This ain’t about party colors, this is people in pain, everybody feeling pressure when the prices climb again. Politicians point fingers while the cameras roll, meanwhile working families watching purchasing power fold. Chicano neighborhoods know exactly what I’m saying, generations built communities while the cost keeps changing. Abuelos gave everything so their children could advance, now we’re watching housing prices push families from their chance. But I won’t turn my frustration into hatred of another, because the struggle doesn’t care if you’re sister or brother. Different backgrounds, same bills on the counter, same question every month: “How much longer can we take?” ⸻ [HOOK] Who owns tomorrow? Who controls the future? The people with the money or the people who produce it? We ain’t looking for division, we’re demanding something greater, A future built for families, not just corporations and politicians. Who owns tomorrow? That’s the question we ask, Who gets opportunity and who gets left behind? From the barrio to the suburbs, let the message travel farther: The future isn’t owned— it’s something we build together. ⸻ [VERSE 2] Chicano culture ain’t a costume or election-season slogan, it’s generations of workers keeping communities in motion. From the fields to the factories, restaurants to construction, people built this country while demanding little recognition. But I’m telling young people: don’t inherit the anger, inherit the knowledge and become a game changer. Learn your history, learn business, learn finance, because independence starts when you understand your own life. Don’t let social media tell you what your enemy looks like, don’t let politicians sell fear just to win another fight. Question every headline, investigate every claim, don’t surrender your mind just because somebody knows your name. We need teachers with resources, workers with fair wages, families with affordable housing, communities with safe places. And instead of waiting for somebody powerful to save us, let’s build from the bottom and create what they won’t give us. ⸻ [VERSE 3 — RAPID FLOW] Prices rising, wages struggling, families hustling, politicians arguing, news cycle spinning while the people keep suffering, everybody pointing but nobody discussing it. What’s the solution? Education. Economic opportunity. Affordable housing. Community unity. Stop treating poverty like a personal defect, when millions of working people are drowning in debt. Stop treating culture like a political weapon, our heritage isn’t something that should be used for elections. I’m proud of where we came from, but I’m focused on where we’re going. Respect the ones before us, give the children something worth knowing. Because the revolution I’m talking about is positive— building something better is more powerful than destroying it. ⸻ [BRIDGE — SPOKEN] To the father working overtime: We see you. To the mother stretching the grocery budget: We see you. To the young Chicano trying to find his place: Don’t give up. Your circumstances don’t have to become your destiny. ⸻ [VERSE 4] I want entrepreneurs opening doors in the neighborhood, young artists turning pain into something understood. I want families owning property, building equity, kids learning economics before they learn celebrity. I want unity without pretending we’re identical, different stories—but the struggle can be relatable. You don’t have to erase your culture to move forward, you can carry your ancestors while you build something broader. So when they ask me what political side I’m on, I say I’m on the side of the people trying to carry on. I question everybody—no blind allegiance, because democracy requires an educated citizen. Cypher Citizen— that’s the identity. Not hatred. Not division. Knowledge, unity, dignity. ⸻ [FINAL HOOK] Who owns tomorrow? Who controls the future? The people with the money or the people who produce it? We ain’t looking for division, we’re demanding something greater, A future built for families, not just corporations and politicians. Who owns tomorrow? That’s the question we ask, Who gets opportunity and who gets left behind? From the barrio to the suburbs, let the message travel farther: The future isn’t owned— it’s something we build together. ⸻ [OUTRO — vinyl scratch] “Question everything…” “Know your history…” “Build your community…” Cypher Citizen. The future belongs to everybody willing to build it.

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